Effective June 1st, 2010, the Diagnostic Accreditation Program has implemented the following fee structure.
Annual Dues for Public Health Authorities
All accredited diagnostic facilities/services are subject to annual dues. Annual dues are invoiced in the spring of each year and cover the time period April 1 to March 31. Dues are invoiced collectively to each of the six health authorities.
Annual dues for 2010/11 are currently under review.
Annual Dues for Private Facilities
All accredited private diagnostic facilities/services are subject to annual dues. Annual dues are invoiced in the spring of each year and cover the time period April 1 to March 31.
Annual dues for 2010/11 are currently under review.
New facility application fee: $500.00
This fee accompanies an application for accreditation by a new non-accredited facility. The $500 application fee includes conducting of the on-site initial assessment and one copy of the applicable accreditation standards once the facility has received provisional accreditation. A new facility is not subject to annual dues for the current fiscal year in which they are accredited. For example, if a facility applies for accreditation in July 2010, they would not be subject to annual dues until April 1, 2011.
Initial assessment of new service: $200.00
This fee applies to an already accredited facility that has expanded service to provide another modality/discipline. For example, a diagnostic imaging department that has already received accreditation for radiology and ultrasound, and now decides to provide CT services would be subject to the initial assessment process and associated fee. The $200 assists with offsetting the costs of travel and honoraria.
Focused visit due to significant change in operation: $0.00
A focused visit due to a significant change in operation occurs after initial telephone conversation with a DAP Accreditation Officer to determine the level of assessment that is required.
Examples of significant changes may include: addition or replacement of imaging equipment; implementation of CR or DR systems; change in professional group interpreting images; reorganization of the physical space in the laboratory. Some changes will require an on-site focused visit; others may require submission of documentation.
Focused visit due to performance concerns: $0.00
A focused visit due to performance concerns may occur at any time in the accreditation cycle. A focused visit may occur in response to quality control/proficiency testing data; or complaints received. A focused visit due to performance concerns would only take place after telephone consultation with the facility, and/or the requesting and reviewing of additional information.
Focused visit to confirm implementation of mandatory requirements: $0.00
A focused visit to confirm implementation of a mandatory requirement may be required in some situations. All efforts are made to confirm the evidence provided by the facility with addressing mandatory requirements in a manner that does not necessitate a focused visit.
On-site Assessments: $0.00
Effective April 1st, 2010, the DAP will no longer invoice facilities for the costs associated with on-site assessments.
Request for Copies of Accreditation Standards: $50.00
Each accredited facility is provided with one copy of the accreditation standards. Additional copies can be requested at a $50.00 fee. Requests for copies of the standards from non-accredited facilities may be considered upon submission of an application form and a $50.00 fee.
Credentialing Fees: $265.00